Raul Vargas, Sr. Site Architect

Raul Vargas

Sr. Site Architect

CEG International

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
29 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 2 Months

Sr. Site Architect at CEG International
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since December 2013

• In-charge on reviewing and approval of main contractor’s submittals such as Material Submittals, Shop Drawings, Sub-Contractor’s Pre-qualification, Contractor’s Proposal for Material & Manufacturer’s Alternatives.
• Approval of Architectural Mock Ups.
• Responding to Contractor’s technical queries on architectural works, specifications and submittals.
• Conducting Manufacturer’s Plant ocular inspections.
• Member of Construction Technical Solution Team.
• Technical coordination with principal Architects, Designers and Engineers.
• Conducting Site Walk-through Inspections.

QA / QC Engineer (Architectural) at Sky Oryx JV, Taisei-TAV, Doha, State of Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2010 to October 2019

• Lead Q.C. Architectural Engineer at NDIA Main Terminal Building & Hotel Area.
• Lead Q.C. for Hotel Area & Concourses Handover Team.
• Lead Q.C. Architectural Engineer for Interior & Exterior Stone Cladding, Flooring & Paving.
• Architectural Q.C. Engineer for Doors & Hardware.
• QC Architectural Engineer for Architectural finishes such as glass, painting, wall, flooring, doors, tiling, woodwork, dimension stones for wall cladding & paving, etc.
• Liaise on site with subcontractors for the day-to-day implementation of Quality related activities of the project
• Responsible for ensuring that materials delivered are inspected and tested.
• Ensure work execution is performed according to current and approved quality plan / ITP/ Method of statement requirements and contract specification by
o Ensuring that pertinent records of inspection and testing are compiled available and maintained by the site engineers until project completion.
o Retention of quality records / document required as evidence to demonstrate compliance.
o Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly reports as per the contract specifications.
o Assist in compilation of quality records for monthly submission to QC Dossier.
o Maintain calibration records for inspection, Measuring & Test Equipment used in the project
o .Ensure that all materials and equipment incorporated into permanent construction complies with the contract requirements.
o Coordinate with the QC Manager regarding work performance and shall immediately bring to the attention of QA Manager by issuing a Field Observation Report (FIOR) in any area where discrepancies remain uncorrected, and shall obtain approval from the QA Manager to close out NCR upon satisfactory correction of noted deficiencies.

Architectural Engineer at Al Nahr Co. LTD
  • Libya - Tripoli
  • April 2009 to May 2010

• Implementing and supervisions of Civil & Architectural Works.
• Inspection of construction works in progress to ensure compliance of materials and workmanship with design drawings and specifications and acceptable quality of architectural finishes.
• Monitoring of compliance with specified procedures and general good practice in relation to site safety.
• Monitoring the contractor’s progress of work and reporting of daily site activities to the Site Manager.
• Snagging and preparation of punch lists of items for corrective action following completion of construction.

Project Architect at R.P. Alejandro Construction INC, Sampaloc
  • Philippines
  • January 2005 to March 2009

• Coordinating with the Principal Architect, Engineers, Interior Designers and other Allied Professionals regarding to the actual implementations of approved designs and details, etc.
• Create and propose budget and time estimations and act as an intermediary between the client and the architect team.
• Direct supervisions & monitoring of Architectural works & Interior finishes of High / Medium Rise Commercial & Residential Project.
• Reviewing of approved drawings for implementations.
• Monitoring all Architectural works & Interior finishes of a Commercial & Residential Project.
• Reporting the construction progress to Project Manager.
• Involved in Technical Solution Team.
• Inspection of construction works in progress to ensure compliance of materials and workmanship with design drawings and specifications and acceptable quality of architectural finishes.
• Monitoring of materials deliveries and on-site storage specified requirements.
• Monitoring of compliance with specified procedures and general good practice in relation to site safety.

Project Architect at EAP & Associates, Batasan Road, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Philippines
  • January 2001 to January 2005

• Coordinating with the principal Architect, Engineers, Interior Designers and other Allied Professionals regarding to the actual implementations of approved designs and details, etc.
• Create and propose budget and time estimations and act as an intermediary between the client and the architect team.
• Monitoring all Architectural works & Interior finishes of a Commercial & Residential Project.
• Reporting the construction progress to Project Manager.
• Reviewing of approved drawings for implementations.
• Preparing of Estimates such as Bill of Quantity and Cost Estimates for a particular project.
• Conducting the regular inspections, punch listings and reports on accomplishments, evaluations of target schedule and quality of workmanship on a particular assigned project.

Site Architect at Joratech INC, Mandaluyong City
  • Philippines
  • April 1998 to January 2001

• Direct supervision on Architectural and Interior finishing works.
• Coordinating with the principal Architect during construction.
• Conducting the regular inspections and reports on accomplishments and evaluations of target schedule and quality of workmanship on a particular project.

Structural Draftsman / Detailer at Freyssinet Phils, Sampaloc
  • Philippines
  • February 1995 to April 1998

• Preparing of structural details of a vertical and horizontal projects.
• Coordinating with project’s Structural Engineer & Project Consultants.
• Coordinating with other allied services for the final execution on structural details and design especially in post-tensioning; pre-fabricated and integrated designed projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at Enverga University Foundation
  • March 1994

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Communication & Presentation Skills
ARCHITECTURAL
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING
AUTO CAD
Project Supervisions & Implementation
Architectural Design & Conceptualization
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINEER
PROGRESS
Quality Control Inspection
SITE SAFETY
Construction’s Technical Solutions
Snagging & Punch Listing
Microsoft Office Applications
Space Planning

Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert

Memberships

United Architects of the Philippines
  • Regular Member
  • April 2016

Training and Certifications

Certificate of Completion (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2013
Valid Until:
June 2013
Certificate of Completion (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 1996
Valid Until:
March 1996
Participation & Merit (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013
Valid Until:
February 2013